Five reasons to watch UFC 264, with the historic trilogy between McGregor and Poirier

C. McGregor (left) and D. Poirier (right) will create a historical trilogy in UFC 264. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The big moment has arrived. This Saturday (10), Ultimate promotes one of the most anticipated events of the season. Altogether, the UFC 264, which takes place in Las Vegas (USA), will feature 13 fights and the main role will be the trilogy between Conor McGregor e Dustin poirier. Gilbert Durinho, Michael Pereira e Jennifer maia They are Brazilian attractions.

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Gilbert Durinho is the underdog against Stephen Thompson at UFC 264

Conor McGregor is a former UFC champion and wants to surpass Anderson Silva's record. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Conor McGregor is the underdog against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264

Former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), McGregor makes his second appearance of the year and tries to erase the bad result that occurred in January, when he ended up being knocked out by Dustin poirier. With the dispute tied, the athletes will settle the score in the Octagon.

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Before the most anticipated fight, Gilbert Durinho returns to active duty after his defeat to Kamaru Usman, in a clash valid for the welterweight title (up to 77kg.), in February. Seeking to regain his status as a challenger, the Niteroi native will exchange forces against the dangers Stephen Thompson. The winner could put themselves in a great position for a future matchup against the division champion.

On the preliminary card, Brazilian fans will have two names to cheer for. First Tupiniquim to climb into the octagon, Jennifer maia come back after the defeat to Valentina Shevchenko, in November, for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg.). The woman from Paraná will face Jessica Eye.

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Willing to put on a show, Michael Pereira has its first commitment in 2021. 'Paraense Voador' has a duel scheduled against Niko Price in one of the main meetings of the first half of the show.

To get in the mood, our team selected five reasons to follow the UFC 264. Check out:

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1) McGregor x Poirier – end of the trilogy

D. Poirier (left) and C. McGregor (right) faced each other for the first time in 2014, with victory for the Irishman. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Highlights in light weight, Conor McGregor e Dustin poirier they have their second meeting of the season. In January, the athletes exchanged forces after more than six years. In the clash, better for the North American who endured the suffocation imposed by the Irishman in the first round and ended up running over his rival in the second stage.

Now, the 'Notório' returns to the octagon with the promise that he has returned to his roots. More focused, the athlete can win again in the category after more than four years. The Irishman's last triumph in the group came in 2016, when he overcame Eddie Alvarez to win the division title.

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Former interim champion in the 70,3kg., Poirier wants to confirm his good moment and reach his third consecutive victory in the company. Just behind Charles of the Bronx in the rankings, the North American can regain his status as a challenger this Saturday.

2) Who faces Do Bronx

C. Do Bronx receives the lightweight belt from D. White. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Category champion since May, Charles of the Bronx has already confirmed its presence at this weekend's show. Owner of the belt, the Brazilian will have his eye on the main fight, which should define the first challenger to his reign.

Number one in the rankings, Dustin is the favorite at the bookmakers. To win the right to face the division leader, the 'Diamante' needs to repeat the feat of the UFC 257 and cancel Conor, who is also looking for a confrontation against the Brazilian.

One of the biggest names in the history of MMA, McGregor wants to prove that he still has what it takes to perform at a high level and compete for an Ultimate belt. To do this, the Irishman needs to correct the mistakes of his last defeat and return to being the athlete who enchanted the world a few years ago. 'Notório''s last title fight took place in 2018, when he ended up being defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov.

3) The return of Gilbert Durinho

G. Durinho (photo) fought for the welterweight title in February 2021. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In February this year, Durinho realized his dream of fighting for a UFC title. Even though I scared the dangerous Kamaru Usman, the Niteroi native ended up being knocked out by the champion and is now looking to win again to get another chance.

In the co-main event, Gilbert will face Stephen Thompson in a direct dispute for a future fight for the group title. Today, the Brazilian occupies second position in the category, behind only Colby covington and Usman.

In an attempt to reach another fight for the category's belt, Thompson is trying to reach his third consecutive victory and, consequently, take Durinho's place in the division. Today, the North American is fourth and, if he overcomes the Niteroi native, he could make an unprecedented confrontation for Usman, who continues to beat all the challengers chosen by the company.

4) Michel Pereira: promise of a show

M. Pereira in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @ufc

With a promise of a show, Michael Pereira will make his first appearance in 2021. Dreaming of a place in the top 15 of the welterweight divisions, the 'Paraense Voador' will face a commitment that promises excitement.

In the penultimate fight of the preliminary card, the Brazilian will be tested against the dangerous Niko Price. With aggressive styles, the athletes have everything they need to have one of the best duels of the night.

If he beats the North American, Pereira will reach his third consecutive victory in the company. If he triumphs, the athlete guaranteed that he will challenge Nate diaz for a clash.

5) Jennifer Maia returns

J. Maia (photo) will have the challenge of defeating V. Shevchenko in the UFC 255, for the flyweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Defeated by Valentina Shevchenko in the flyweight title fight, Jennifer maia returns to the Octagon looking to regain his status as a challenger. At the UFC 264, the Paraná native will face another victim of the champion, Jessica Eye. The winner will advance in the division and could get closer to a new fight for the title.

Today, Maia is in fourth place in the category. Although it depends on a great result this weekend, the Brazilian stated that she will need two more victories to challenge the champion.

Jennifer's opponent, Eye needs a positive result to avoid complications in the organization. Current number seven in the rankings, the American has lost three of her last five fights and hasn't won since December 2019, when she overcame Viviane Araujo.